You laugh now, but there was a time, very recently, when it was a debate. There was a time, when we thought the kid had commandeered the throne. There was a time when, when we thought it was the dawn of one empire, and the dusk of another.

Offensively, the New York Giants and Denver Broncos put up stellar statistics in their season openers last week. But in the stat that really counts, the Broncos have a 1-0 record, and the Giants are seeking their first victory in the 2013 NFL season. New York will be less concerned about the “Manning Bowl” victor, and more interested in playing an error-free game.

When the New York Giants face off against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night, the game will feature one of the NFL’s most bitter rivalries. These teams have played at least two times per year since Dallas entered the league in 1960, and Cowboys lead the overall series, 57-43-2. It’s the season opener for both teams, so both squads will want to get off to a fast start.

There are plenty of matchups to get excited about for the 2013 season, such as the Ravens’ season-opening trip to Denver. Here are 10 other games that should be as exciting on the field as they are intriguing on paper.